Technical Services Technician

Technical Services Technician

This is a skilled labor position for the operation, installation, dismantle, repair and maintenance of facility audio systems, dimmable lighting systems, rigging and staging systems, and the set-up, dismantle of client provided audio, video and lighting and rigging systems. Staff must be able to operate and trouble-shoot computerized Audio/Visual systems and equipment. This position is also required to operate high-lifts, forklifts and other material handling equipment as requested. Additional responsibilities and tasks are assigned according to the needs of the client and the event. This position is governed by a contract between IATSE #7 and Legends Global.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Review event documents to determine equipment and service requirements needed for events, and proceed to install and dismantle equipment as needed
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot facility audio, lighting, video, and production related equipment
• Install and dismantle facility dance floor and stages over 48" in height
• Operate and maintain CCC dimmable lighting and digital audio systems
• Install event-related audio, lighting, video and rigging
• Operate high-lifts, forklifts and other material handling equipment as requested.
• Operate facility lifts for contractors/clients as directed.
• Coordinate and supervise on-call stagehands
• Make recommendations for needed supply/equipment purchases
• Maintain inventory in appropriate storage areas
• Complete timely and accurate data entry and provide event related labor/equipment/documentation to the Theatrical Services Manager or Lead
• Track daily duties, review event related email and phone correspondence
• Other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to, jurisdictional work for the building

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in industry or related field
• Production of audio, lighting, video and rigging experience, required.
• Knowledge of sound reinforcement and stage lighting methods
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices and procedures
• Experience setting up and operating digital and analog audio mixers/consoles (Yamaha CL 5 equivalent)
• Experience setting video projection systems, and stage, audio and lighting components
• Experience setting, programming and operating stage lighting console (ION, ION xe, Grand MA)
• Experience with related technologies- DMX, Biamp Canvas and Tesira, Dante, Lutron
• Experience working according to union contracts and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience with up and down rigging experience in arena, theatre and tension grid system
• Ability to rig for an event in an arena, theatre or tension grid following industry standard safety protocols
• Perform job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities required.
• Ability to understand and execute based on floor plans, drawings, written specifications and oral requests, required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with clients and staff, required.
• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele, required.
• Advanced problem solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail required
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service in a professional and respectful manner, required.
• Excellent record of dependability and reliability, required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team, required.
• Ability to speak, understand, and read and write standard English and follow direction, required.
• Ability to lift heavy items, bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to supervise and direct stagehands in accordance with crew needs and union contract guidelines.
• Basic computer skills including ability to create word documents and manipulate excel spreadsheets and do basic data entry, required

Working conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment. Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, lifting of heavy objects, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, overnights and holidays, as determined by the event and/or department needs; requires radio usage – 2 way hand held.

Note:

Colorado Convention Center/Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.